And so Yoshimi heard the dry pop one more time. Her forehead felt as if it were being crushed by a car. That was all.

To memorize something,it's best to write it down.

But I'm willing to take a chance on believing there has to be a way. All I need is someone to believe with me.

I hope you fall in love with someone nice and have a good marriage. I might end up dying without knowing what it's like to be in love.

Even if it's a lie, even if it's a dream, please turn to me.

You all have your own distinct personal backgrounds. Of course some of you come from rich families, some from poor families. But circumstances beyond your control like that shouldn’t determine who you are. You must all realize what you’re worth on your own.

She looked up at the sky, now tinged with orange. "Please live. Talk, think, act. And sometimes listen to music..." She stopped briefly. "Look at paintings, allow yourself to be moved. Laugh a lot, and at times, cry. And if you find a wonderful girl, then you go for her, and love her.